Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday asked European Union leaders to provide Kyiv an extra 70 billion euros (US$79 billion) in funding next year to help it keep fighting Russia. “The war will cost 155 billion euros next year. And we need at least 70 billion euros more from you – for defence, for weapons and for our resilience,” Zelensky said in a speech at an EU summit in Brussels. “This is a realistic amount. And I ask you to find this support. It will help us hold Russia back.” The...
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Zelensky asks EU for extra $79 billion to sustain Ukraine’s war effort
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested an additional 70 billion euros (US$79 billion) from European Union leaders at an EU summit in Brussels on Friday. Zelensky stated that the war is projected to cost 155 billion euros next year and that Ukraine requires this extra funding for defense, weapons, and resilience.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested an additional 70 billion euros (US$79 billion) from European Union leaders at an EU summit in Brussels on Friday. Zelensky stated that the war is projected to cost 155 billion euros next year and that Ukraine requires this extra funding for defense, weapons, and resilience. He described the amount as realistic and emphasized that it would help Ukraine hold Russia back.
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Zelensky believes the requested amount is realistic and will help hold Russia back.
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Zelensky requested the funding for defense, weapons, and Ukraine's resilience.
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Zelensky stated the war will cost 155 billion euros next year.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky asked EU leaders for an additional 70 billion euros (US$79 billion) in funding for next year.
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